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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse plans care for a frail older adult in long-term care. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care to reduce the risk of respiratory infections?
 
  A) Oral care
  B) Oxygen administration
  C) Pulmonary function testing
  D) Tracheal suctioning

Question 2

A nurse is teaching health interventions to an older adult with osteoarthritis. Which of these statements indicates that the individual needs additional teaching?
 
  A) I will avoid high-impact exercises.
  B) I will get adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
  C) I will try to limit my use of walkers and assistive devices.
  D) I will lose weight if it turns out that I need to.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Poor oral care in long-term care residents increases the risk for pneumonia. Tracheal suctioning should be limited to those who are intubated. Neither testing nor oxygen would decrease risk of pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Walkers and other assistive devices help relieve stress on weight-bearing joints and improve balance. Individuals with osteoarthritis need to participate in supervised, low-impact exercises and avoid high-impact activities. Vitamin D is essential for absorption of calcium. The individual needs to lose weight if appropriate.


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Mr. Wonderful

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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